Definitions and Examples of opponent, detractor
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A person who competes against another in a contest, game, or argument.
Example
He was a fierce opponent of the new policy and argued against it at every opportunity.
A person who criticizes or speaks ill of someone or something.
Example
Despite his many accomplishments, he had several detractors who tried to undermine his reputation.
Key Differences: opponent vs detractor
- 1Opponent implies a competitive relationship, while detractor implies a critical one.
- 2Opponent can be used in a positive context, such as in sports or politics, while detractor is always negative.
Effective Usage of opponent, detractor
- 1Debate: Use opponent to refer to someone you are debating against.
- 2Criticism: Use detractor to describe someone who is criticizing or speaking negatively about someone or something.
- 3Sports and Politics: Use opponent in the context of sports or politics to refer to someone you are competing against.
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Remember this!
While adalid is not commonly used in English, its antonyms opponent and detractor are useful words to know. Opponent implies a competitive relationship, while detractor implies a critical one. Use these words in debates, to describe criticism, or in the context of sports or politics.
